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Saris Thelma Rack Bike Rack
Product DescriptionTheThelma securely cradlesThe bikeToThe rack usingThe wheels. NoneedTo worry about full suspension or ladies frames fitting, as long asit hasTwo wheels(26", 700c, 29") it will fit. Works with 29erToo! Hitch rack - Work with 1 1/4" and 2" Folds up when not in use Never contactsThe bike frame Unique wheelTrays accommodate road slicks right upTo DH knobbies and now 29" mtb wheels! Weight limit - 35lbs per bike Works with 700c road and crossTires, 29" & 26" mtbTires
User Reviews
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jm Date Reviewed: April 4, 2013 Strengths: If you have a 26 inch wheel mountain bike- shallow box style rims- the wheel cradle and supplied ratchet style straps (albeit too short for any tubeless or higher profile rim), this rack could work. You would think a company like Saris, employing engineers would realize that a 3-5mm longer strap would vesting improve their design. Selling mine and looking at other brands. I have 29er and road bikes with 50mm wheels and the Thelma just falls short in design. Weaknesses: Doesn't carry most bike designs Bottom Line: 
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stygz1
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: October 8, 2012 Strengths: Easy to use. Holds bike securely. Rides will behind vehicle Weaknesses: Could be alittle wider framed to for longer wheel based bikes. But my bike fits fine. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: not uphill Similar Products Used: swagman Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX8 
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subspd
a Weekend Warrior
from Dawsonville, GA, USA Date Reviewed: June 23, 2011 Strengths: Light weight, strong, fits 29" wheels! Fits 1 1/14 & 2" hitches with INCLUDED adapter. Weaknesses: none... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Chicopee Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: bikeracks.com Similar Products Used: first hitch rack Bike Setup: 2 29ers
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Zoke2
a Cross Country Rider
from New Orleans Date Reviewed: May 23, 2011 Strengths: Light weight and easy to load the bikes on or off. Great fit for smaller cars and Excellent customer service from Saris Weaknesses: The straps may be a little short for larger tires but in 2 years I have only had one problem with this rack. One of the stops cracked after 2 years but it was probably more due to my jamming a 650b wheel into the rack set for a 26" wheel. I have found that over time the the piece the holds the front wheel will bend slightly, it doesnt affect the security of the bike but it just seems a little flimsy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Oak Mtn Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Saris Bones Bike Setup: 07 Voodoo Canzo 26 XT
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Robert Rose
a Racer
from Oakville Date Reviewed: March 19, 2011 Strengths: Great rack. Light weight bike, does not touch car, nothing to scratch carbon frames. Weaknesses: Straps short for Zipp 404's on the road bike Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Canada Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: Racer Sportif Similar Products Used: Saris Cycle-on pro, numerous roof racks Bike Setup: Scott Spark Ltd mountain bike Cervelo Soloist Carbon road bike with Campy Record and Zipp 404's.
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tahoebum
a Cross Country Rider
from Kings Beach, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 13, 2011 Strengths: No contact with frame, easy to use. Can load 2 bikes in less than 1 minute. Will easily accommodate 26", 29er, or road bike with no adjustments. Compact and lightweight, folds up easily. Weaknesses: 70 lb weight limit, so if you have 2 downhill bikes, look elsewhere. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Flume/ Tahoe Rim Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $215.00 Similar Products Used: Thule. Bike Setup: Kestrel Talon SL, Fuji Outland Pro, Fuji SLM 2.0 Carbon Hardtail.
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stormpeakco
a Cross Country Rider
from steamboat springs Date Reviewed: October 1, 2010 Strengths: NO need to remove front wheels and find a place to store 'em on a trip nor worry about repeatedly dinging the disc rotors (no issues about road bike front brake rub), don't need to worry about driving into garages and inadvertently removing the 5+K bike from the roof (like a friend x 2), light weight, durable (driven over 15K miles without issues to endurance rides in CO, CA and OR), hitch mounted-still can use hatch with bikes loaded, can see all with rear view mirror that all is OK on long sojourns, quiet, swings easily out of the way, less expensive, holds both mtbs and road bikes without issue or additional adjustment, no fear incurring damage to frames or cables, lockable to the hitch and bikes with Yakima cable lock keyed with same key by ORS Racks, takes 20-30 secs to load or unload each bike (if not cable locked), incredible customer support/personnel at Saris Weaknesses: the ratchet wheel straps are too short for friend's deeper dish CF road wheels and wheel holders are too narrow for buddies wide knobby mtb tires over 2.35"s (rarely if ever need such rubber here in SS and my Hutchinsons pythons 2.0" and wife's 2.1" Maxxis are no problem) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Dumont Lake-Divide-Buff Pass Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $180.00 Purchased At: ORS Racks Similar Products Used: tailgate/bike frame mounted p.o.s'. by Yakima and many friends bike racks/roof rack mounted with skewers. Bike Setup: ti(that will never end up in the landfill)-Moots YBB, two Merlin road frames
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buggyman
a Weekend Warrior
from florida Date Reviewed: November 30, 2009 Strengths: light, easy to use secure Weaknesses: large frames don't fit perfectly Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: saris bones, saris roof rack and yakima hitch mount Bike Setup: stumpjumper fsr 
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alanchan
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: October 8, 2009 Strengths: Easy to install and remove, wheel tray folds down for compact storage, pretty stable rack, easy to load and unload bikes, light weight (down side is can't hold up weight) Weaknesses: No access to tailgate with bikes on (but which one does except Thule Revolver) Ratchet strap for the wheels are poorly design and cheap Wheel size specify bike carrier (I manage to fit a 24" kids bike on to a 26" carrier tho) - no 29er Material will not last long for everyday usage No security system Will not work with bikes with front fender Weight limit means no sub $200 bikes and no DH bikes Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $215.00 Purchased At: Sporting Life Similar Products Used: Many Thule roof mount and truck mount racks Yakima Roof mount racks. Bike Setup: too many...Ventana, Niner, Santa Cruz .... etc 
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cjv
a Weekend Warrior
from wausau wisconsin Date Reviewed: June 1, 2009 Strengths: looks , simple to use ,light weight Weaknesses: will not fit large frame bikes with 2.35 tires or greater. Had to return the rack. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: nine mile Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $209.00 Purchased At: buelers Similar Products Used: swagman swagman Bike Setup: specialized epic
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jitenshakun
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, AB Date Reviewed: March 6, 2009 Strengths: -Zero bike frame contact -Light weight -Tight hitch mounting -No wheel removal required -Perfect for road bikes, great for XC bikes Weaknesses: -Folds up mighty tight to the rear bumper -Trouble with tires greater than 2.3 -often seats have to be lowered to accommodate handlebar of other bike -35lb single bike weight limit Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: -this is was my first hitch rack but I have used multiple roof racks Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight and Trek Madone
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silvermtb69
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, Tx, USA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2009 Strengths: looks good. good design. Weaknesses: straps too short for 29er wheels, Hitch piece too tall for swing open rear hatches Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: offroad Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $280.00 Purchased At: lbs Similar Products Used: Sportsworks Bike Setup: Intense Spider 29er, Spot Longboard 29er SS
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dustoffbob
a Racer
from Augusta, Georgia Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008 Strengths: Easy to load and off-load bicycles, never touches the frame; keepsbikes from rubbing each other or truck; no need to pad between bikes. Weaknesses: need to make modifications to wheel holders for certain mountain bike wheel types; rachet straps can bea little annoying Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: FATS Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $299.00 Purchased At: Andy Jordans Similar Products Used: SARIS Bones, Swagman, you name it I have probaly tried it Bike Setup: Too many to list
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mtg7aa
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: September 7, 2008 Strengths: Light, inexpensive for a hitch rack, looks cool, holds bike by both wheels (no need to put one wheel inside your car) Weaknesses: The ratchet straps suck, it is harder than it should be to get them engaged, and they are too short (like somebody else said, it's hard to use with 26x2.35 tires), also you have to deflate 29er tires to get it in the rack. It BARELY fits downhill knobbies (straps are too short, and the wheelbase of bikes with downhill knobs are too long for the rack, and the rack is only rated for 35lb bikes anyway) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $250.00 Similar Products Used: Saris Bones, Thule T2 Bike Setup: Road bike to DH
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scotte2981
a Cross Country Rider
from long island Date Reviewed: July 23, 2008 Strengths: very easy to assemble, easy getting bikes on, very light, very cool Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: rocky point Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $260.00 Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: cannondale prophet 600 race face cranks, avid juicy brakes, sram gears, candys on the feet LEFTY
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